See bald and golden eagles like never before – face to face!
The National Eagle Center is a tourist must-see and top Minnesota attraction that offers a unique viewing experience that brings visitors to within a few feet of these majestic raptors without any barrier in between. You can learn about eagles while standing right next to them – an unforgettable experience unlike any other!
Located in Wabasha, Minnesota, the National Eagle Center is home to several non-releasable Bald Eagles and a nesting place for hundreds of others who come for the winter.
Whether you wish to see these beautiful creatures up close, observe them in their prime habitat, incorporate their research into your own teachings, or donate to support their mission, they have a way for you to get involved.
Upcoming Events
Balterdash to Headline Widespot in Wabasha, November 14th
Sue Orfield and Randy Sinz, familiar names throughout the region, are bringing their latest project to Widespot in Wabasha for an evening of covers and originals. The show will feature a “rich fusion of Bluegrass, Americana and Celtic influences”, with the usual virtuoso performances by this four-piece band.
Orfield and Sinz are masters at a wide range of musical styles, ranging from soul, blues, jazz to country and standards from the Great American Songbook. At her most recent Widespot performance, Sue played tenor sax with West Coast Trumpeter, Jeff Bordes, covering a wide range of classic jazz tunes.
Tickets for any (or all!) shows are available at www.widespotperformingarts.org or by calling 715-448-0536, or at the door on the day of the show. Tickets for this event are $25 for adults and $10 for 12 and under.
Widespot, the premiere entertainment venue in the Lake Pepin Region, is located in Wabasha, Minnesota’s Broadway Theater at 611 Broadway Avenue in the historic Mittel Schule building. The venue is fully handicapped accessible, with auditorium seating for close to 300, onsite parking and a bar serving wine, beer, soda and water. Showtime will be at 7 pm, with doors opening at 6:30.
Remaining shows for Widespot’s fall lineup include Wabasha Rotary’s Battle of the Bands event (Nov. 21) and Sam Miltich and band from Northern MN (Nov. 28).
Widespot is supported by ticket sales, community sponsors, fundraisers and grant funding from the Queenan Foundation, and Wabasha-Kellogg Area Community Foundation
Sam Miltich and the Clearwater Hot Club bring Jazz to Widespot in Wabasha, November 28th
Spend Saturday of your Thanksgiving Holiday weekend with Widespot in Wabasha enjoying a world class jazz performance with Sam Miltich and the Clearwater Hot Club. Miltich, from Northern Minnesota, brings jazz inspired by Django Reinhart. Reinhart was known for playing Roma and Gypsy Jazz, Hot Club Jazz Manouche stylings. Look for music that is upbeat and swings. Miltich shares the rich background and history of many of his songs with the audience.
Tickets are available at www.widespotperformingarts.org or by calling 715-448-0536, or at the door on the day of the show. Tickets for this event are $25 for adults and $10 for 12 and under.
Widespot, the premiere entertainment venue in the Lake Pepin Region, is located in Wabasha, Minnesota’s Broadway Theater at 611 Broadway Avenue in the historic Mittel Schule building. The venue is fully handicapped accessible, with auditorium seating for close to 300, onsite parking and a bar serving wine, beer, soda and water. Showtime will be at 7 pm, with doors opening at 6:30.
November 28th is Widespot’s final fall concert for 2026. The Winter/Spring schedule will include local and regional talent including Julie Patchouli of Maiden Rock, Mary Jane Alm from Mankato, Four Pints Shy from Minneapolis, Jeff Bordes and friends from California and more to be announced. Watch Widespot’s website for updates at www.widespot.org
Widespot is supported by ticket sales, community sponsors, fundraisers and grant funding from the Queenan Foundation, and Wabasha-Kellogg Area Community Foundation.
SeptOberfest’s Fall Finale Weekend, Oct 24 & 25th
🍂🎃 SEPTOBERFEST’S FALL FINALE WEEKEND! 🎃🍂
October 24–25 | Wabasha-Kellogg Area
Presented by the Wabasha-Kellogg Area Community Foundation
We’ve packed a LOT of fall fun into SeptOberfest — and we’re not slowing down for the finale! 🍁
Bring the kids, bring the pup and gather your favorite witches because Fall Finale Weekend is sending SeptOberfest out in style with dancing, family activities, BINGO, pottery, live music and a Dog Costume Pawty!
SeptOberfest’s Nature & Community Weekend, October 17 & 18th
October 17–18 | Wabasha-Kellogg Area
Presented by the Wabasha-Kellogg Area Community Foundation
This weekend celebrates two of the things that make fall here so special — the beautiful nature around us and the community we share it with! 🧡
From yoga and storytelling along the Mississippi to kids activities, art, live music, Oktoberfest fun, honoring our veterans and an evening movie under the fall sky, there’s a LOT happening during Nature & Community Weekend!
